They're off! Ducks head down the lane, with an assist from the Marco Island Fire-Rescue Dept. Dottie's Duck Derby had its 18th annual running Saturday to benefit the YMCA. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

Jerry Gibson lines up the contestants for their start. Dottie's Duck Derby had its 18th annual running Saturday to benefit the YMCA. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

They're off! Ducks head down the lane, with an assist from the Marco Island Fire-Rescue Dept. Dottie's Duck Derby had its 18th annual running Saturday to benefit the YMCA. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent